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Creative Encounters In-School Workshops

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In‑Class Workshops for Grades 7–11

Our in‑class workshops bring the Creative Encounters experience straight to your school. Each program is built to get students moving, thinking, experimenting, and discovering science in a way that feels fun and approachable.

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OVC x CE (Grade 7–11)

Students get a behind‑the‑scenes look at animal health through our partnership with the Ontario Veterinary College. This workshop blends real tools, interactive demonstrations, and guided challenges that help students explore how science supports the animals we care about.

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Canada Grows: Bean Lab (Grade 9–11)

A simple seed becomes a full investigation in this plant‑science workshop. Students run their own mini‑lab, exploring growth, genetics, and environmental change through hands‑on experiments that make biology feel alive and accessible.

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Micro4Youth (Grade 10–11)

This workshop opens the door to the microscopic world. Students use authentic lab techniques to investigate microbes, learning how these tiny organisms shape ecosystems, health, and everyday life. It’s messy, fascinating, and always a hit.

SHSM Certification Included

All Grade 9–11 workshops count toward SHSM certifications, giving students meaningful, curriculum‑aligned experiences that support future pathways in science, health, and technology. Our goal is simple: make science feel exciting, welcoming, and real, and bring that spark directly to your classroom.

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